Johnston's go to California

Our vacation took a an unexpected turn south. 

My Aunt Teresa passed away.

And even though we went for a sad occasion.

It was great to get together with so much of the family.

Our little Princess was a little tired!

My boys were really excited to clean out Grandpa's pool.

The overseers don't look quite as excited!

All were happy to swim!

And miracles happened!

Tyler jumped into the pool of his own free will.

He has never even put his face in the water.

So YEAH!! for Tyler!

He really got the hang of it!

The kids always love the backyard.
So many sticks and places to hide.

I'm jealous of my dad's flowers.
They are so beautiful!

Lunch with all the cousins!

Dinner Time!

Forts in the basement!

Games

and more games!

Alex loves playing on Grandma's piano!

My little Elizabeth who I'm starting to think is accident prone.
Burned the bottoms of her feet and toes.
She ended up being carried around for a week.
Oh my poor back.
OK and poor Elizabeth too.

One last night in the hotel.
"let's climb the walls"

Home!
and the first thing they do is 
jump jump jump!

I'm so grateful I went!
It really turned out to be a wonderful time.
The weather was perfect and I think I just needed a little of that California sunshine!